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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.17, 593.91 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.17, 593.91 and 264.54 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.17 : 593.91 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.17/593.91 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.17x = 593.91 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.17x = 157,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,112.95/430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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